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Monterrey Airport, also known as General Mariano Escobedo Airport, is located approximately 25 kilometers far from the city center. Passengers who would like to come to the airport from the center can take the buses which start working early in the morning and continue working until midnight. For those who will go to the airport from Monterrey and its surrounding region, taxis, rental cars and hotel shuttles are among the other alternatives which are preferred a lot.

Bus 

By taking a bus from the city center, you can easily come to General Mariano Escobedo Airport from several corners. Buses are also among the most practical and economical alternatives for transportation to the airport, which lies approximately 25 kilometers far from the city center. Leaving the center, buses take passengers to the airport from early hours in the morning until midnight. For the bus, you can buy your ticket from automatic machines and ticket sale offices in the center. If you need to come to Monterrey Airport from the city center very early in the morning or late at night, you can wait for the departure times of the buses or take a taxi. Taxis are among the best vehicle options especially for passengers who have too many heavy suitcases.

Private Car

During your journey to the airport, if you have one, you can drive your private car and arrive at General Mariano Escobedo Airport within about 30 minutes. You can easily reach Monterrey Airport from the city center of Monterrey when you follow the airport signs by heading on Federal Highway 40.

Hotel Shuttle

If your hotel in the city center of Monterrey provides airport shuttles, you can directly go to Monterrey Airport by using these shuttles. Hotel customers can take the shuttles for reasonable prices or for free. Thus, when specifically compared to taxis and rental cars, you can go to the airport from the center more advantageously by taking the shuttles. Do not forget that hotel shuttles generally render services to the passengers only through reservations, and you may need to get a reservation made in order go to the airport by the shuttle.

Car Rental 

Many car rental companies such as Sixt, AVIS, Alamo, Payless, Greenmotion, Hertz and Thrify have offices in the city. By renting a car from the company you prefer, you can come to General Mariano Escobedo Airport within approximately 30-35 minutes. Car rental is highly suitable for those who plan to stay in Monterrey and around it for a longer time. On the other hand, the presence of the offices of car rental companies at the airport provide those who rent a car from the city center and come to the airport with it with convenience.

Airport Shuttle

When you need to travel between the terminals of General Mariano Escobedo Airport, you can take the airport shuttles. With the shuttles working between the terminals A and C, it is extremely easy to go to the other terminal at the airport. You can come out of the terminal and wait at the departure point of the shuttles in order to take a shuttle.

Airport Information

The airport terminal is quite small, and there are areas such as duty-free shop and restaurant for passengers. You can connect to the Internet for free in the VIP lounge inside the airport. There is a small market in Monterrey Airport. If you would like to, you can do shopping here while waiting in the airport. At the airport terminal, you can see souvenir shops for buying interesting souvenirs, and cafes and bars where you can drink while taking a rest. You can buy clothes from the shop, and easily carry out transactions such as withdrawing and transferring money by using ATMs at Monterrey Airport. There is a parking lot in each terminal of the airport for passengers who come here with their cars. You can leave your car in the parking lots at Monterrey Airport for a few hours or the whole day. You can pay with a credit card or in cash in the airport parking lots. If you need to stay somewhere near Monterrey Airport, you can prefer one of the hotels around the airport.

Los Angeles International Airport is located 24 km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center and its surrounding areas from the airport, including buses, trains, taxis, and rental cars. The LAX Shuttle buses provide transportation between terminals. These shuttle buses also provide service to public transportation stops near the airport like trains and buses.

LAX Shuttle

The LAX Shuttle buses are free and accessible in front of each terminal at the airport. There are three LAX Shuttle bus lines. The “A” Shuttle operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and runs every 10 minutes, departing from in front of the terminals and providing transportation between the airport’s nine terminals. The “C” Shuttle provides transportation between the terminals and Parking Lot C. Parking Lot C is also the LAX City Bus Center bus stop. The “G” Shuttle provides transportation between the terminals and the Metro Green Line Aviation Station. So if you want to take the bus or metro the shuttle buses that depart in front of the terminals provide free transportation to the closest metro or bus stop.

Metro

The Los Angeles Metro Network consists of trains that travel both aboveground and underground. The Metro Green Line passes by the Aviation/LAX Station, which is in very close proximity to the airport. You can access this station by using the “G” LAX Shuttle bus, which departs in front of the airport terminals.

The Metro Green Line operates between Norwalk and Redondo Beach. It doesn’t go to the city center. However, you can transfer to other metro lines from the Green Line depending on where in the city you are going to go. For example, to get to Union Station you have to switch lines twice. You might prefer to take the metro since it avoids traffic and is an affordable transportation option.

In addition, depending on your final destination in the city, the metro might be the best method of transportation. We recommend taking a look at the map of the metro lines and routes on the internet or at the airport.

To take the metro in Los Angeles you need to purchase a TAP card. The TAP card is an electronic ticket used for fare payment. According to your travel needs you can purchase monthly, weekly, and daily TAP cards.  

Bus

LAX Shuttle “C” departs from in front of the terminals everyday day of the year and provides free transportation to Parking Lot C. From Parking Lot C the LAX City Bus Center is a short walk away. There are many buses that depart from this bus stop and go to many different parts of the city.

You can take the Big Blue Bus R3 line to get to Santa Monica, the Culver City Bus R6 line to get to Westwood, the LADOT Commuter Express 574 line to get to Slymar Metrolink Station, or travel in the opposite direction to El Segundo, or take the LADOT 438 line to Redondo Beach. To get to Torrance you can take the Torrance Transit T8 bus.

Airport Shuttle Buses

Every day of the week the FlyAway buses depart from in front of the terminals every 30 minutes and provide transportation to the city center or other places in Los Angeles. Follow the FlyAway signs at the airport, which will lead you to the FlyAway bus stop in front of the terminal where you can easily access the bus. The FlyAway airport shuttle service is the most practical and most widely used way to get to your destination in the city. These shuttle buses go to Union Station, Van Nuys in San Fernando Valley, Westwood, Santa Monica, and Hollywood. You can find out which bus goes to which destination by checking the signs on the bus. FlyAway buses feature a sign for which location it serves. These buses offer non-stop transportation to these destinations.

Under normal conditions the bus to the center of Los Angeles from the airport takes about 35-40 minutes. However this can vary depending on the traffic conditions. Ticket prices are a bit more expensive than other public transportation alternatives but they are quite reasonable considering the fact that these buses provide practical and non-stop services. Those who wish can buy round-trip tickets, which are valid for 30 days. You can purchase tickets from the self-service ticket machines or pay with a credit card on the bus. Let us remind you that you cannot purchase a ticket with cash on the bus.  

Taxi

Taxis are available at the front of the arrivals hall of each terminal. If you follow the yellow taxi signs you can easily find the cab stop. Taxis are a bit costly but they are a comfortable method of transportation since they take you directly to where you need to go. As it is in many cities, if you are going to take a cab we recommend taking an official airport taxi.

Rental Car

Renting a car at Los Angeles International Airport is another convenient way to get to the city center. There are various rental car companies located in Parking Lot C, such as Dollar, Fox, Hertz, National Car Rental, Alamo, Avis, Advantage, Payless, Thrifty, and Budget. You can get to Parking Lot C by taking LAX Shuttle “C”. If you call head of time some rental car companies will send a vehicle and drive you to this parking lot for free. Renting a car is always a good choice for a more flexible travel itinerary. Los Angeles is a city that was made for driving, the roads are wide and parking is easy and convenient, so renting a car is a great option.